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3.21.19

Why Knee High?

by John Morrissett

The 2019 Rules of Golf contain the most far-reaching set of changes since 1984. To make sure we get the most out of our abbreviated Midwest golf season, let’s make the effort to...

9.13.18

Don Hill: A Friend at the 1st Tee

by Maddie Swanger

A great golf experience consists of more than a great course. In addition to the nature of the property and the design and maintenance of the course itself, the staff of a golf...

8.20.18

Golf and Music: My Two Passions

by John Patek

December in Wisconsin is usually cold. Like any of the thousands of golf fans in The Badger State, I count the days until May when I am certain to be back on the course. August...

7.9.18

The Erin Hills Fescue Rescue

by Maddie Swanger

Wisconsin is known for many things: Love of the outdoors, enthusiasm for sports, delightful summers, the genuine kindness of the citizens, and, yes, beer and cheese. Often, these...

4.30.18

How Good Is Your Short Game?

by Erin Hills

In 2018 we are focusing on late-afternoon and evening activities for overnight guests. While our extensive Short Game Area is not new, the late-afternoon plans for it are. This...

4.19.18

Golf While Deployed in Afghanistan

by Doug Fry

Some of you may have seen a post or two on Erin Hills’ social media describing how I missed the U.S. Open because my WI Army National Guard Medevac unit was activated and...

4.12.18

Say Hello to the Kettle Loop

by Erin Hills

As one of the rare public-access golf courses that has overnight lodging with only 18 holes, Erin Hills has embraced this structure as it allows for a more intimate experience for...

9.22.17

2017 U.S. Open: Select Course Statistics

by Erin Hills

Now that the dust has settled from Wisconsin’s first U.S. Open, let’s look back at how the game’s best players fared against our glacier-shaped holes. The following are some...

7.11.17

The 2017 U.S. Open by the Numbers

by Erin Hills

Wisconsin’s first U.S. Open Championship made for a fun fascinating week of golf. The numbers below provide a glimpse into many areas of the championship: 9,485 THE NUMBER OF...